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Who was James Gideon ‘Gid’ Tanner?
A radio personality instrumental in the early promotion of country music
A radio personality instrumental in the early promotion of country music
An American old-time fiddler and one of the earliest stars of what would come to be known as country music
An American old-time fiddler and one of the earliest stars of what would come to be known as country music
A pioneering country music producer known for discovering new talent
A pioneering country music producer known for discovering new talent
A successful country music songwriter who wrote hits for many artists
A successful country music songwriter who wrote hits for many artists
On what historic event is the recognition of Bristol as the Birthplace of Country Music based?
A major gathering of early country music artists in Bristol in 1935
A major gathering of early country music artists in Bristol in 1935
The opening of the first country music radio station in Bristol
The opening of the first country music radio station in Bristol
The establishment of the first country music festival in Bristol
The establishment of the first country music festival in Bristol
The Bristol recording sessions of 1927
The Bristol recording sessions of 1927
Name three contemporary styles of western music.
Texas country, red dirt, and Hispano- and Mexican American-led Tejano and New Mexico music
Texas country, red dirt, and Hispano- and Mexican American-led Tejano and New Mexico music
Outlaw country, Nashville sound, and Bakersfield sound
Outlaw country, Nashville sound, and Bakersfield sound
Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Honky Tonk
Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Honky Tonk
Americana, Folk country, and Alt-country
Americana, Folk country, and Alt-country
Which generation of country music began in the 2000s and has been influenced by pop, rock, R&B, and hip hop?
The fourth generation
The fourth generation
The fifth generation
The fifth generation
The sixth generation
The sixth generation
The seventh generation
The seventh generation
Which country singer rose to fame in 2005 as the winner of American Idol season four?
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
When did Taylor Swift debut as a country artist?
2006
2006
2010
2010
2008
2008
2004
2004
Which country duo comprises Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn?
Big & Rich
Big & Rich
Florida Georgia Line
Florida Georgia Line
Montgomery Gentry
Montgomery Gentry
Brooks & Dunn
Brooks & Dunn
Which country music duo is the best-selling of all time?
Sugarland
Sugarland
Dan + Shay
Dan + Shay
The Judds
The Judds
Brooks & Dunn
Brooks & Dunn
Which country artist is the best-selling female country artist of all time?
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn
Shania Twain
Shania Twain
Who is the most successful female country performer of her generation with more than fifty Top Ten singles?
Martina McBride
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood
Faith Hill
Faith Hill
How many CMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards has Reba McEntire won?
Five
Five
Three
Three
Six
Six
Four
Four
In what year did Reba McEntire receive the CMA Entertainer of the Year award?
1986
1986
1990
1990
1992
1992
1988
1988
How many Grammy Awards has Reba McEntire won?
Four
Four
Five
Five
Two
Two
Three
Three
How many Grammy Awards have Brooks & Dunn won?
Two
Two
Three
Three
Four
Four
One
One
Who set the agenda for contemporary country songcraft and became a legendary figure despite a frail and introverted personality?
Hank Williams
Hank Williams
George Jones
George Jones
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Where is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum located?
Downtown Nashville, near the Ryman Auditorium
Downtown Nashville, near the Ryman Auditorium
Music Row, Nashville, TN
Music Row, Nashville, TN
Opryland, Nashville, TN
Opryland, Nashville, TN
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
When was Patsy Cline inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?
1973
1973
1991
1991
1963
1963
1985
1985
Name at least two singers inspired by Patsy Cline.
k. d. lang and Loretta Lynn
k. d. lang and Loretta Lynn
Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette
Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette
Reba McEntire and Martina McBride
Reba McEntire and Martina McBride
Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt
Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt
What prestigious honor did Reba McEntire receive in 2018?
Horizon Award from the Country Music Association
Horizon Award from the Country Music Association
National Medal of Arts
National Medal of Arts
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Kennedy Center Honors
Kennedy Center Honors
Who was country’s first African-American star and one of the first performers at the Grand Ole Opry?
Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson
DeFord Bailey
DeFord Bailey
Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron
Charley Pride
Charley Pride
When did the CMA FEST originally begin and under what name?
1972, as Fan Fair®
1972, as Fan Fair®
1967, as Nashville Country Festival
1967, as Nashville Country Festival
1980, as Country Music Days
1980, as Country Music Days
1975, as Summer Country Jam
1975, as Summer Country Jam
What is the CMA Awards night known as?
The Grand Ole Opry Celebration
The Grand Ole Opry Celebration
The Nashville Music Awards
The Nashville Music Awards
Country Music’s Biggest Night™
Country Music’s Biggest Night™
The Country Music Spectacular
The Country Music Spectacular
How much money has the CMA Foundation invested to support music education?
$29 million
$29 million
$15 million
$15 million
$20 million
$20 million
$10 million
$10 million
How many country music fans does CMA reach globally each year through digital platforms?
9.1 million
9.1 million
6.2 million
6.2 million
7.5 million
7.5 million
4.8 million
4.8 million
How many industry awards and honors does CMA give annually?
Around 40
Around 40
Over 50
Over 50
Around 30
Around 30
Around 20
Around 20
How many members does the Country Music Association have?
Over 6,000 music professionals
Over 6,000 music professionals
Over 8,000 music professionals
Over 8,000 music professionals
Over 7,000 music professionals
Over 7,000 music professionals
Over 5,000 music professionals
Over 5,000 music professionals
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